(CHICAGO) (March 11, 2020) After a rigorous review process conducted by the Council for Accreditation for Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP), The Chicago School of Professional Psychology’s Chicago Campus’ M.A. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling Program (CMHC) has been granted eight years accreditation through March 31, 2028.
The Council for Accreditation for Counseling and Related Educational Programs is a specialized accrediting body recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) and is responsible for the accreditation of training programs in counseling and its specialties at the master’s and doctoral levels. CACREP’s mission is to promote professional competence among counseling and related practitioners.
“This is a great accomplishment for our program,” said Department Chair Dr. Michael Kocet. “CACREP accreditation shows our commitment to training competent professionals within the counseling field. It confirms that our program has a rigorous and robust curriculum necessary to train our students to be successful counselors after graduation.”
“Congratulations to Dr. Kocet and the Counseling Education Department on this amazing accomplishment,” said Chicago Campus Dean Margie Martyn, Ph.D. “This accreditation status is the result of their hard work and dedication to training successful future counselors.”
About The Chicago School of Professional Psychology
Founded in 1979, The Chicago School of Professional Psychology (TCSPP) is a nonprofit, private university devoted exclusively to psychology, and related behavioral health sciences. The institution serves nearly 6,000 students across campuses in Chicago; Southern California (Los Angeles, Irvine and San Diego); Washington, D.C.; New Orleans; and Dallas, as well as through online programs. The Chicago School is accredited by the WASC Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC), and its Clinical Psychology Doctoral Programs in Chicago, Washington, D.C., Los Angeles and New Orleans are accredited by the American Psychological Association. With 30 graduate degree programs, thousands of hours of real-world training, and a wealth of international opportunities, TCSPP is a leader in professional psychology and behavioral health education. To learn more, visit www.thechicagoschool.edu.
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